In case you weren’t obsessively refreshing mentalfloss.com all week, here’s what you missed:

1. Countries With Fascinating Baby Naming Laws, by David K. Israel
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2. Why Do Your Dog’s Feet Smell Like Popcorn?, by Matt Soniak
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3. How 7 Summer BBQ Staples Got Their Names, by Ethan Trex
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4. The Stories Behind 15 Celebrity Stage Names, by Ethan Trex
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5. The Amazing Stories of 6 Sudden Savants, by Rob Lammle
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6. Why Do People Play Farmville?, by Chris Higgins
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7. Where Are They Now? Famous Photos Edition, by Kara Kovalchik
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8. Steve Martin’s Response to Fan Mail, by Colin Perkins
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9. A Bovine Gift From the Heart, by Miss Cellania
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10. Road Trip! 6 Incredible Cross-Country Journeys, by Rob Lammle